Michael Smith, 53, of Cleveland, Ohio, was shot and killed on February 12, 2014. Police responding to a call about a possible drug overdose found that Smith had been shot; investigators treated the death as a murder. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses and residential cameras captured the suspect vehicle and events leading up to the shooting, and testimony from multiple officers and detectives formed part of the inquiry.

The investigation identified a suspect, and criminal charges were brought in connection with Smith’s death. The loss deeply affected Smith’s family and the local community, who pursued justice after his killing. If anyone has information about Michael Smith or the events of February 12, 2014, please come forward.